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Yehuda Geberer
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The Jews of Argentina
Sephardic Jews first arrived during the age of exploration, but the community didn’t really flourish until the arrival of European Jews in the 19th century. Eastern European Jews arrived in great…
BONUS EPISODE: The 90th Yahrtzeit of the Mashgiach Rav Yerucham Levovitz
In honor of the 90th yahrtzeit of the great Mir Mashgiach Rav Yerucham Levovitz, Jewish History Soundbites is proud to present a collection of recordings, both old & new, discussing Rav…
Mandelbaum, Mandelbaum, Mandelbaum: The Mandelbaum Gate
Between 1948-1967, the city of Yerushalayim was divided between Israel and Jordan. The only border crossing between the two parts of the city was at Mandelbaum Gate on the outskirts of Meah Shearim.…
Is There a “Most Influential” Rabbi of the 20th Century?
Is it even possible to measure a specific religious leader’s historical influence on Jewish History? By limiting the discussion to a specific time, place and type of leader, is it easier to find…
[RERELEASE] A Historic Campaign: The Chofetz Chaim Sefer Torah (replay)
The Lithuanian Yeshiva world in interwar Poland was facing financial crisis. The Vaad Hayeshivas was the umbrella organization which sought to alleviate the financial burden from the Yeshivas. With…
[RERELEASE] The Life of the Chofetz Chaim: Personalities & Publications (replay)
The Chafetz Chaim influenced the Jewish People in many ways, among them through his Yeshiva in Radin and through the many popular books which he authored. Through his Yeshiva he influenced…
[RERELEASE] The Chofetz Chaim & His Attempts to Move to the Holy Land (replay)
Rav Yisrael Meir of Radin, better known as the Chofetz Chaim (1838-1933), is one of the most beloved historical figures in recent memory. His storied life convers many aspects, and in this episode…
[RERELEASE] The Chofetz Chaim: Myths Abound (replay)
As one of the greatest and most beloved leaders in recent times, the Chofetz Chaim's legacy has attracted much legend. Join us as we reexamine some of the stories that are a bit heavy on the legend…
[RERELEASE] Simplicity, Complexity & Enormity: The Family of the Chafetz Chaim (replay)
The primary focus on the Chofetz Chaim's (1839-1933) legacy to the Jewish People is understandably his seforim and various public policy initiatives. He bequeathed a more personal legacy as well- his…
The Story of Rabbi Meir Marcus Lehman
Leader of German Orthodoxy, Torah scholar, community rabbi, author of Torah works, founder and editor of a pioneering Orthodox newspaper, rosh yeshiva & author of numerous literary works for…
The Beirach Moshe of Satmar
Rav Moshe Teitelbaum (1914-2006), the Beirach Moshe of Satmar, spent most of his life in the shadow of his illustrious uncle Rav Yoelish Teitelbaum, the Satmar Rav. His first family was wiped out in…
Moscow & Expulsions: Another Look
The story of the expulsion from Moscow in 1891 was told at length in the previous episode of Jewish History Soundbites. The feedback generated from that saga has led to another look at two related…
Expulsion from Moscow 1891
The Jewish community of Moscow in the late 19th century was composed of Russian Jews who were permitted residence outside of the Pale of Settlement. In 1891 the Czarist government reversed its policy…
Rav Fishel of Strikov & the Spread of the Chassidic Movement
Although not as well known as some of his contemporaries, Rav Efraim Fishel of Strikov (1745-1825) served in a crucial role during the formative stages of the chassidic movement. Like his father…
Rav Avraham Landau of Chechenov & the Strikov Chassidic Dynasty
One of the most influential rabbinical and chassidic leaders of central Poland in the 19th century, Rav Avraham of Chechenov (1784-1875) served as a rabbi of Chechenov for 55 years, while also…
Jews & Muslims in Moroccan Jewish History
Despite discrimination against Jews under Muslim rule throughout Moroccan Jewish history, there was still an unusual relationship that Jews and Muslims had in Morocco. This was especially true with…
The Development of American Postwar Yeshivos
Reflecting upon the phenomenal growth of the American Yeshiva society in the second half of the 20th century, one tends to focus on the great accomplishments of individual leaders such as Rav Aharon…
Come on and Ride the Train: The Kastner Story Part IX
In this final installment of the Kastner train series, the legacy of the Kastner trial is explored in three ways. In a series of interviews in 1957 known as the Sassen documents, Adolf Eichmann…
Come on and Ride the Train: The Kastner Story Part VIII
Who were the primary characters involved in the Kastner trial and how did their personal life stories impact the trial proceedings? What did the witnesses at the trial reveal about the Kastner…
[RERELEASE] The 1837 Tzfas Earthquake (replay)
Reposted with a new introduction, this episode will serve as a temporary break from the ongoing series on the Kastner train. On January 1, 1837, a devastating earthquake hit the upper Galilee and…
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